About the role#
The Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Summer 2027 Internship Program provides hands-on experience for students interested in embedded software engineering. You will join our engineering team to contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of software for our fitness equipment. Throughout the 12-week program, you will work on a business-critical project and collaborate with fellow interns on a cross-functional case study to present to senior leadership.
What you'll do#
- Participate in daily embedded software development activities.
- Contribute to code reviews and software design discussions.
- Implement software enhancements, modifications, and bug fixes.
- Perform development and integration testing to validate software functionality and performance.
- Assist with software build, deployment, and release management processes.
- Support documentation efforts for high-level software architecture and system functions.
- Attend team meetings, project reviews, and technical discussions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date in 2028 or 2029.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is preferred.
- Local residency in the Chicagoland area.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- An interest in embedded systems, firmware, or software development.
- Experience with programming or software projects is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based in Schaumburg, Illinois.
- The role operates on a hybrid schedule.
About Life Fitness / Hammer Strength
Life Fitness and Hammer Strength produce cardio and strength training equipment. The company designs products based on human biomechanics for athletes and general users. It began in 1968 with the invention of an electronic exercise bike. The organization is based in Rosemont, Illinois, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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